We know you have a lot of questions about getting ready for your new school.
Rest assured: we’ll get you all the information you need to ensure your entrance into the Menlo community is as smooth as possible. Here are some things you’ll need to do before school starts in the fall, and if you need more help, you can always type a phrase in the search box at the top of the webpage to find what you need.
Getting your class schedule.
This email provides detailed information about our world languages program. Please indicate your world language first and second choices on this form by May 10.Watch this video to learn about our language programs. You’ll get your language assignment via email around May 21.
In early August, be on the lookout for an email with details on getting your full class schedule.
Optional: If your child has a diagnosed or suspected learning difference or if you’d like to learn more about learning support at Menlo, we invite you to attend an informational Zoom meeting with our Learning Support team on Wednesday, May 15, 6:00-7:00 pm.
Pick a sport for fall P.E.
Submit this sport choice form with your fall P.E. preference by May 10.
You can learn more about our Middle School Athletics program in this overview and FAQ.
Submit your forms for the 6th Grade Outdoor Education Overnight
On the first day of school, August 22, the entire sixth grade class departs for an outdoor education overnight. You can see the details and permission forms here. Please sign and return the forms by Friday, August 9, by scanning and emailing them to Shanel Daines, Sixth Grade Team Lead, or by dropping them off at the Middle School Office.
Learn about your summer reading, technology needs, and how to order books and supplies.
Summer reading assignments and teacher instructions are available here. More information about other texts for fall courses will be available through the Menlo Booklist, which will be sent to you the first week of August when schedules are announced.
Starting June 15, visit Keokit.com to view the Middle School supply list for the year. You can order everything there, or you can view the list and shop elsewhere.
By August 26, sixth graders will need an Apple MacBook laptop with MacOS 14 (“Sonoma”) or newer. We strongly recommend the 13-inch MacBook Air with at least 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Learn more about technology in the Middle School.
Make sure you submit your immunization record and health information.
You should receive an email from August Schools Student Medical Record, our partner in collecting and managing student medical information, sometime in late May or early June. Complete the online form with your medical information, including immunizations* (do not send records to Menlo). Please do this before August 1—you can’t come to school without it! Middle School students DO NOT need to get a pre-participation annual physical. Just complete the required documents in August Schools. If you do not receive an email from August Schools by June 10, please contact the school nurse.
*Note: Menlo School no longer requires Covid vaccination, but it is encouraged. Questions? Contact thehealth office.
Keeping Connected and Getting Involved
Please read this welcome letter and invitation to get involved with the Menlo School Parent Association (MSPA).
From Advocacy to Tutorial—and everything in between—you may want to check out these Menlo Terms to Know to help familiarize yourself with the many facets of Menlo.
In June, watch for a couple of emails from us: a newsletter (we call this “zipNotes”) with all the information you’ll need for the summer, and information from our Tech team about setting up your child’s Menlo email
In early August, watch for an email about setting up the parent login and another that includes all the information you’ll need for the start of school.
To make sure Menlo emails don’t end up in your spam folder, add donotreply@menloschool.org to your list of contacts and/or approved senders.
Get your Menlo spirit gear! Swing by the kiosk in the Athletic Center between 1:00-3:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday or by appointment. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contactDonna Okino. The Campus Store will be closed for the summer starting June 7, 2024.
Mark your Calendars
(Dates and times are tentative and subject to change)
Tuesday, August 20, 9:00-11:00 am - Sixth Grade Field Day
Wednesday, August 21, 9:30 am-12:00 pm - Sixth Grade Orientation
Wednesday, August 21, 9:30-11:00 am - Fall Parent Coffee at the CADC
Thursday, August 22 - First Day of School (8:35 am) and Departure to Sixth Grade Outdoor Education Overnight
Friday, August 23 - No school for the sixth grade class (due to return from Outdoor Ed. Trip.)
Thursday, September 5, 5:00-7:45 pm - Middle School Back-to-School Night
Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 pm - Sixth Grade Parent Information Night, Martin Hall
How will you GO MENLO? Check out transportation options.
How you Go Menlo matters! Menlo has an agreement with the Town of Atherton to limit traffic coming to campus during peak drop-off and pick-up times. Help us meet this goal and reduce our environmental impact by walking, biking, carpooling, or riding the train or bus. Learn more about Menlo’s bus transportation program and start thinking about how you’ll get to school. This summer, we’ll communicate more transportation information, including sign-up details, bus and shuttle times, and a carpool map so you can see who lives in your neighborhood.
Looking for some summer fun? Consider Menlo’s athletics summer programs.
Summer Sports Camps @ Menlo: Menlo Athletics is pleased to offer summer sports camps. Choose from half-day, full-day, middle school, upper school, and a variety of sports camps. Register here.
Need help?
When navigating the website, if are asked to log in, you can use the new family credentials that were on the bottom of the “Get Ready” handout in your packet from the welcome event. If you lost that handout, please email techticket@menloschool.org).
You can always type a phrase in the search box at the top of the webpage to find what you need.
You can also call these people (but keep in mind that most offices on campus close during the month of July for summer vacation).
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